The memo mentions *draft* report but date suggests distribution of final report. It should go to all listed companies, investment trusts and USM listed companies. Also included is a half page of Sir Adrian's handwritten notes concentrating on aspects of the role and responsibilities of boards.
202. Letter, dated 26 November 1992, from Robin [Leigh-Pemberton], Bank of England.
Letter of thanks for the report.
203. Correspondence, December 1992, from Ellen R. Schneider-Lenne and APH Herd.
Herd comments that companies should not find the recommendations too onerous and that the Committee will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the implementation of the Code. Scheider-Lenne is replying to comments that the number of outside directorships should be limited to one.
204. Handover notes (mostly handwritten), December 1992, from Nigel Peace to Gina Cole.
The notes cover the 'live' administrative issues. Note about contract with Gee for publishing the final report.
205. Correspondence , December 1992, praising the work of the Committee and its final report.
Includes congratulatory letters from: Accounting Standards Board, CBI and press release, press release from Institute of Directors, press release from CBI (Confederation of British Industry) and Coats Viyella. Also includes acknowledgement from Department of Trade and Industy about staff.
Both letters offer congratulations on the final report.
The main item is the press conference for the final report but is usefully set beside the notes for the launch of the draft report.
208. Press conference Tuesday 1 December 1992, briefing notes.
Notes to enable consistent answers to be given to questions from the press.
209. Letter, dated 3 December [1992], from Viscount Watkinson.
Sent after the launch of the final report.
210. Letter, dated 10 December 1992, from Brian Thompson, ICSA.
ICSA advises it will publish a schedule of matters that boards should consider.
211. Letter, dated 11 December 1992, from CJ Eaglen.
Concerns legal aspects of corporate governance. Clearly, seems to have been earlier correspondence between Eaglen and Sir Adrian.
In addition to the typescript of the article there is some information on the publication, Finance Directors' Bulletin.
213. Correspondence, dated 22 December 1992, between Sir Adrian Cadbury and IA Ziff, Stylo plc.
Ziff raises the issue of the significant delay between the market and the small shareholder receiving information.
Comments on and suggests approaches on various aspects of AGMs, creating two classes of non-executive directors. Butcher supports rotation of auditors.
215. Letter, dated 12 November 1992, from Beharrell, Thompson.
Raises SEC approach to corporate governance, compliance with Code of Best practice, auditors and the cost of compliance. It includes the documents from the SEC about executive compensation.
216. Letter, dated 6 August 1992, from Geoffrey Mulcahy, Kingfisher.
Comments on the tone of the draft report, non-executive directors, remuneration, audit and code compliance as a listing requirement.
217. Handwritten notes, headed Stock Exchange Listing Advisory Cttee, 8 June 1992
Handwritten notes recording the comments on the draft report circulated for public comment from people present at the meeting. Includes list of attendees at the meeting.